Development of the Indicators Measuring Quality of Care for Acute Myocardial Infarctions Using a Modified-Delphi Method

To identify population-based cancer indicators and construct monitoring systems for the entire lifecycle of cancer patients using a modified Delphi method. A modified Delphi method was used to identify the cancer indicators and measurement by scoping review and gray literature. The final list of cancer indicators was developed by consensus of 11 multidisciplinary experts over multiple rounds and rating scored the importance of each indicator on a 10-point scale. Frequency analysis was performed to rate with median scores ≥7 and finalized the list of indicators according to the priority. Initially, 254 indicators were identified, of which 94 were considered important and feasible. After two rounds of rating by the experts and panel discussions, 26 indicators were finalized in six domains: primary prevention (n = 7), secondary prevention (n = 11), treatment (n = 2), quality of life (n = 4), survivor management (n = 1), and end-of-life care (n = 1). The Donabedian model used for examining health services and the Institute of Medicine quality of healthcare domains were applied to the measurement system. Panel experts identified cancer indicators based on priorities with a high level of consensus, providing a scrupulous foundation for community-based monitoring of cancer patients.

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Exploration of constructing the catering quality indices of university canteens in China from the viewpoint of food safety

British Food Journal ◽

10.1108/bfj-07-2021-0743 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 123 (13) ◽

pp. 511-528

Author(s):

Yugang Ji ◽

Wen-Hwa Ko

Keyword(s):

Food Safety ◽

Food Quality ◽

Delphi Method ◽

Safety Management ◽

Quality Indices ◽

Content Type ◽

Research Results ◽

Modified Delphi Method ◽

Modified Delphi

PurposeThis study used the literature review and the modified Delphi method to evaluate the importance of the catering quality indices of university canteens in China. In order to compile the catering quality indices of university canteens in China as reference for the subsequent improvement of Chinese canteens.Design/methodology/approachThis study first analysed literature data to establish the preliminary quality indices and used the modified Delphi method for measurement. After three rounds of Delphi analysis by 35 experts, the results of the catering quality indices of university canteens in China are summarised.FindingsThe research results show that university canteen catering quality issues are divided into six dimensions, including catering safety management, employee hygiene management, catering service, food quality, environmental atmosphere and corporate social responsibility. Catering safety management is the most important index, followed by employee hygiene management.Originality/valueThe research results can be used as suggestions for follow-up improvements in the quality of university canteens in China and a basis of reference for amendments to relevant national or local laws and regulations. The food prices, food quality and whether food hygiene and safety standards are met by university canteens are all related to the health and vital interests of the teachers and students, as well as the stability of the university. Therefore, the government should increase supervision in these aspects to avoid decline in the quality of meals due to low profits and enforce strict requirements for food safety.

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Utilization of a Modified Delphi Method to Perform a Needs Assessment and Curriculum Revision of a Senior-Level Beef Systems Management Course

10.31274/ans_air-180814-1139 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

Erika L. Lundy ◽

Daniel D. Loy ◽

Patrick J. Gunn

Keyword(s):

Needs Assessment ◽

Delphi Method ◽

Systems Management ◽

Curriculum Revision ◽

Modified Delphi Method ◽

Modified Delphi

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Identification of public health priorities, barriers, and solutions for Kuwait using the modified Delphi method for stakeholder consensus

The International Journal of Health Planning and Management ◽

10.1002/hpm.3270 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Janvier Gasana ◽

Harri Vainio ◽

Joseph Longenecker ◽

Tom Loney ◽

Balázs Ádám ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Delphi Method ◽

Health Priorities ◽

Modified Delphi Method ◽

Modified Delphi ◽

Stakeholder Consensus

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Derivation of a procedural performance checklist for ultrasound-guided femoral arterial line placement using the modified Delphi method

The Journal of Vascular Access ◽

10.1177/1129729820904872 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (5) ◽

pp. 715-722

Author(s):

Jessica Baez ◽

Elizabeth Powell ◽

Megan Leo ◽

Uwe Stolz ◽

Lori Stolz

Keyword(s):

Delphi Method ◽

Competency Assessment ◽

Arterial Line ◽

Ultrasound Guided ◽

Arterial Access ◽

Modified Delphi Method ◽

Modified Delphi ◽

Item Checklist ◽

Standard Quality ◽

Femoral Arterial Access

Background: Many specialties utilize procedural performance checklists as an aid to teach residents and other learners. Procedural checklists ensure that the critical steps of the desired procedure are performed in a specified manner every time. Valid measures of competency are needed to evaluate learners and ensure a standard quality of care. The objective of this study was to employ the modified Delphi method to derive a procedural checklist for use during placement of ultrasound-guided femoral arterial access. Methods: A 27-item procedural checklist was provided to 14 experts from three acute care specialties. Using the modified Delphi method, the checklist was serially modified based on expert feedback. Results: Three rounds of the study were performed resulting in a final 23-item checklist. Each item on the checklist received at least 70% expert agreement on its inclusion in the final checklist. Conclusion: A procedural performance checklist was created for ultrasound-guided femoral arterial access using the modified Delphi method. This is an objective tool to assist procedural training and competency assessment in a variety of clinical and educational settings.

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